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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1955
Page
10
Eldora State Training School for Boys has rebuilt from a 1945 riot and inmate death. Superintendent Hollis Miles says reforms include no corporal punishment, fair, individual treatment, and a strong vocational program. Overcrowding remains a concern despite a new cottage planned.
Thirteen Eastern Iowa men have returned from Korea and the Far East. Eight aboard the Gen. M. C. Meigs docked Seattle, including Cedar Rapids locals Houghton Mason and Jeffry Richman. Five aboard the Breckinridge arrived in San Francisco from Korea, listing Hayward Van Ree McNee Olson and Seehusen among others.
Dr. G. T. Leaty a 38 year old Knoxville osteopath was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to get a witness to lie He already faced a 25 year incest verdict from Indianola jury and additional morals charges He is jailed at Fort Madison awaiting appeal with ten thousand dollar bond in force and two more morals allegations pending.
Special to The Gazette Manchester. Jimmy Goodman 12 earns envy for his lawn work aided by a custom power mower built from an old motor scooter. James Goodman, principal at Manchester High School, with Jack Oer, adapted two front wheels and one rear wheel plus two 12 inch mowers to ride and cut a two foot swath. A third weighted mower trims the strip missed by the twin mowers. The setup lets the boy mow quickly with little effort.
Ronald Leedham, who turns 18 next Wednesday, was charged with assault with intent to murder in the wounding of E. L. Denning, 44, at a Sioux City service station. He was held on 6000 dollars bond for a June 6 hearing and waived extradition to Iowa. He provided no explanation and said he had not seen Denning before. Denning was found unconscious.
A man recalls sitting with crossed arms at his service station when a bullet struck his left arm, ricocheted to his right hand, and lodged in his heart. He described only an impression that something exploded and remembers blood pooling around him.
Baccalaureate services for the 1955 graduating class at the University of Dubuque will be Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with commencement Friday at 2 PM in the campus quadrangle. East Iowa candidates include Barbara Clancy Donald Hunter Monticello Warren Melchert Maquoketa Larson Waukon Richard Purcell Anamosa Marjorie Homewood Strawberry Point Charles Sinkey Anamosa Maureen Hallberg McGreme Anita Klosterboer Martelle Patton Aurora Berniece Thompson Hopkinton Durwood Busse Stuart Slater Williams.
The adjutant general's office in Des Moines reports bids on new National Guard armories at Shenandoah and Chariton will be opened next month.
Lowden parents Victor and Mrs. Hein welcome a daughter born at DeWitt hospital. Chelsea’s Ella Kosnar remains a patient at St Francis Waterloo. Waukon Red Cross drive totals 2559 with 591 short of quota per chairman Palmer. Riverside resident Mark E Lintz to receive BA from St Ambrose Davenport. Jo Ann O’Connor to graduate from Margrove College Detroit June 1. Lowden doctors Mentz welcome a son born in Marshfield Wisconsin. Chelsea Bruce Smith returns from Cedar Rapids hospital. Onslow Jennie Bangs marks ninetieth birthday Sunday. Anamosa Wilbur Doden buys Stanley Kula house. Earlville Ray Salow Jr patient at Delaware County Memorial.
Four University of Iowa department heads were feted at a Monday evening recognition dinner in the River Room of the Iowa Memorial Union. The group averages 21 years of service and includes T. Z. Koo of Oriental studies, George W. Martin of botany, Elizabeth Halsey of physical education for women, and Sybil Woodruff of home economics. Halsey missed the event due to illness.
Bennett voters elected five directors for the new Bennett community school district to take effect July 1. One-year terms went to Harry Johansen and Norman Regennitter of Bennett. two-year terms to Everett Schnack and Leon Timmerman, both of Bennett. three-year term to Melvin Rekemeyer of Bennett and J. B. Vaughan of Bennett was elected treasurer.
Several towns announce Memorial Day services on Monday or Sunday with speakers from veterans groups and clergy. Arlington W H Seeley to speak in Taylorville cemetery. Arc band to perform at Hoover church. Atalissa holds 2 pm service in the school gym. Clermont 10 am program then cemetery march. Aurora services at Madison and Union cemeteries with Rev J R Dikkers. Anamosa features Gen Louis Burkhalter Jr and a parade from REA to Riverside cemetery. Hawkeye 10 am in school gym with Rev L A Sagert. Earlville 10:30 am at Fairview cemetery. South English 2 pm at South English cemetery with Rev Tom Hastings. Maynard 10 am cemetery program with Supt William A Tock. West Liberty 10:30 am at Strand theater and Oakridge cemetery.
Washington report notes signs that 1955 may end a seven year decline in agricultural limestone use. Estone consumption fell from 30 million tons in 1947 to under 20 million tons in the previous year, with industry officials optimistic for recovery.
Anamosa high school named valedictorian and salutatorian at class night with a list of graduates including Dreibelbis and Lennoch. Williamsburg seniors Marilyn Mason and Myrna Lenock top the ranks as commencement nears this week. Decorah, Wellman, and Springville report alumni events and officer elections as graduation seasons unfold.
Five hundred Iowa firemen from regional departments converge on Iowa State College for the annual State Fire School running Tuesday through Friday. National experts will lead sessions, aerial equipment will be demonstrated, and a gasoline transport truck fire will be staged to show proper fighting methods. Fire prevention awards will be presented at the Union banquet Thursday evening.
Hawkeye business places close Thursday as business men, their families and employees attend the second annual picnic. A caravan of more than 30 cars will travel to the site about 9:30 a.m. The event, about 17 miles southwest of Prairie du Chien, expects over 100 attendees.
The Knights of Columbus of Iowa re elected all officers at the closing session Monday. They are Ralph A. Kelley Early deputy William J. Mc Gowan Dyersville secretary El don Bradshaw Monticello advo A. J. Hesse Earling treas Ertz Burlington washer and the Rev. P. L. Mc Coy Fort Dodge chaplain. Next year's convention will be at Davenport.
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